Some HOA board members might consider accounting boring or difficult, but its role in financial stability is undeniable. Before anything else, your HOA must decide on a basis of accounting to use for financial reporting. While the cash basis for HOA financial statements is the easiest, it’s not exactly the best. Using Cash Basis…
The financial responsibilities of HOA boards are far-reaching and wide. While some of these responsibilities are obvious, others may surprise you. Let’s break down the many financial duties you, as a board member, must fulfill. Remember These Financial Responsibilities of HOA Boards As a member of an HOA board, you are representing your entire…
One of the essential duties of the HOA board is to review the annual budget and make adjustments when necessary. Unfortunately, not every budget will have enough wiggle room especially when it comes to operating expenses. The good news, however, is that there are other measures that can help trim your budget to more manageable…
HOA record keeping is more than just filing documents into a folder and stuffing them in a desk drawer to gather dust. It requires meticulous organization and an intricate system to carry out correctly. Unfortunately, not all HOAs have a good method for keeping records. HOA Record Keeping Done Right Sorting through a stack…
No community will ever be immune to homeowners association fraud, embezzlement, or mismanagement. Although no one wants to look upon other board members with suspicion or doubt, there are always risks when dealing with HOA finances. Board members should be on the lookout for red flags that may indicate that funds are being handled incompetently…
Can HOA fees go up, and when do do, how much can HOA fees increase? These are some questions many HOA members often ask about their homeowner dues. How often do HOA fees go up depends on the circumstances of a community. As a community manager, you have a lot to manage when it comes…
The financial health of an HOA is an important matter not just for the HOA board, but also for members as well. How would you know about the fiscal health of the HOA? There are many ways to check HOA’s financial health. Your home and neighborhood are always worth the time to look into your…
Processing invoices can be a sore spot for many homeowners associations. It takes a lot of time and effort to organize and prepare them. If you fall find yourself in the same boat, then it is time to consider automated HOA invoice processing. What Is Automated HOA Invoice Processing? To put it simply, invoice…
Whether you are planning on taking the burden of the yearly budget upon the shoulders of your HOA board, or you plan to get the assistance of an HOA management company, the annual budget is one of the most important items on the agenda of any homeowners association. Here is your step-by-step guide on how…
Delinquent payments are one of the hardest things to deal with as an HOA board because you may be dealing with people who are your friends and neighbors. Although there are certain strategies for avoiding delinquent payments, every board will likely encounter this problem at some point. When you do, here is how you should…